Two St. Alphonsus Health System Hospitals Recognized as Top Socially Responsible Hospitals
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
EASTERN OREGON – (Release from Saint Alphonsus) Saint Alphonsus Medical Centers in Nampa, Idaho and Ontario, Oregon are both rated in the Top 10 “Most Socially Responsible” hospitals in the United States, according to a new ranking from the Lown Institute. The Lown Index ranked more than 3,600 hospitals based on health equity, value and outcomes.
66 U.S. hospitals earned the “most socially responsible” distinction from the think tank, which examined 53 different metrics including inclusivity, equity, patient safety and avoidance of unnecessary and potentially harmful procedures.
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa came in as the top hospital in Idaho and #8 nationally. Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Ontario was ranked #2 in Oregon and #9 in the United States.
In addition, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise earned an “A” rating in the survey, ranking third in Idaho and 146th in the country.
“These results reinforce the Saint Alphonsus Mission and Core Values of Reverence, Commitment to those who are poor, Justice, Stewardship, Safety and Integrity as practiced every day by our dedicated colleagues. To be nationally recognized for our efforts is gratifying,” said Odette Bolano, President and CEO of Saint Alphonsus Health System.
The Nampa hospital scored high in the areas of cost efficiency, patient safety and overall equity, which looked at pay equity, community benefit and inclusivity. The Ontario hospital was highly rated for equity and clinical outcomes.
“These hospitals show that it is possible to provide great patient outcomes, invest in communities, and avoid overuse, even while facing challenges of COVID,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute.
The complete rankings, methodology and more are available at www.lownhospitalindex.org.
About Saint Alphonsus Health System
As a faith-based Catholic ministry and not-for-profit health system, Saint Alphonsus Health System reinvests in the communities we serve, through charity care and other benefits. Our goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative and community-based. Saint Alphonsus Health System serves the people of southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada through these facilities: Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center – Boise, ID; Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital – Boise, ID, a joint venture with Encompass Health; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa, ID; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Ontario, OR; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Baker City, OR; and Saint Alphonsus Medical Group with primary and specialty care providers at over 70 clinic locations, all of which are members of the Saint Alphonsus Health Alliance, a network of over 2100 employed and independent providers. Saint Alphonsus is a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Trinity Health serves people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with 94 hospitals and 122 continuing care facilities, home health and hospice programs, and PACE center locations. To find out more go to: www.saintalphonsus.org
